ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

THIS BOOK IS the product of all the coaches, clients, mentors, teachers, and friends who have been in my life since I found an article on coaching twenty-five years ago. You may not be named here, but know I am thankful beyond words for our paths crossing. I am lucky to know you.

Many thanks to Neal Maillet, my editor, for having the courage to challenge me when my ideas are cloudy, even though he doesn’t need courage for me to hear his wisdom—and the truth.

I am in awe of my vast global coaching community for the friendships and the learning I receive from my colleagues. I especially want to thank DJ Mitsch, president of the Pyramid Resource Group, for having the courage and foresight to found the Healthcare Coaching Institute and appoint me the training director. Designing and delivering the training for the program helped me write this book. I learn so much every time I teach.

Thanks also to Zoran Todorovic, Tess He, Allow Sui, and Svetlana Chumakova for trusting me to teach coaching for your schools and to add and change my classes frequently as I keep learning how to master coaching.

Most recently, I am so appreciative of my partnership with Dorothy Siminovitch, who constantly shifts and deepens my view of mastery.

To my cheerleaders—Teri-E Belf and Vickie Sullivan—you are both consistent sources of support. Thanks to Hayley Foster, Wendy White, Linda Lunden, Eileen McDargh, Dennece McKelvy, Stephanie Rosol, and Diana Groh for your amazing minds and helpful ideas. Special thanks to Toni Koch, who keeps my life sane while I am running around the world.

I am grateful for all my students and clients. This book is about what I learned from you.

Above all, I am grateful with all my heart for Karl Schnell, my life partner. He unconditionally supports me and my work, always making sure I have the space I need even when it impacts our plans. Without him, my life would not be whole.